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HF3283 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses authorized to prohibit the carry of firearms by off-duty peace officers.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allow establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses in Minnesota to prohibit off-duty peace officers from carrying firearms on their premises.

Main Provisions

  • Establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses can now create a policy to ban off-duty peace officers from carrying firearms within their premises.
  • This bill amends existing law to specify how establishments can enforce such a ban. It includes provisions for how to communicate the ban, either by prominent signage or direct communication.
  • Current rules regarding the posting of trespassing notices related to firearm bans are expanded to include off-duty officers under specific circumstances.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Existing Minnesota law prohibits private establishments from restricting firearms entirely in their parking areas and does not generally allow banning on-duty officers.
  • The amendment creates a new category by specifying that while establishments cannot generally prohibit firearms possessed by peace officers, they can make an exception for off-duty officers if they have an on-sale liquor license.
  • It clarifies conditions under which off-duty peace officers may be denied entry or required to follow the establishment's firearm policies.

Relevant Terms

  • Public Safety
  • On-sale intoxicating liquor license
  • Carry of firearms
  • Off-duty peace officer
  • Private establishment
  • Trespass notice
  • Firearm possession restrictions

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 01, 2025HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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        "Allows establishments with an onsale intoxicating liquor license to prohibit firearms carried by offduty peace officers."
      ],
      "removed": [
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      "summary": "The bill modifies the conditions under which firearms can be prohibited in private establishments by amending section 624.714, subdivision 17.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies signage requirements for private establishments prohibiting firearms."
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    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 17"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Relates to existing penalties and enforcement under section 609.531.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies that firearms carried in violation of the new provisions are not subject to forfeiture."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.531",
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Expands definition to include offduty peace officers in establishments with an onsale intoxicating liquor license."
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "Defines peace officer as referenced in section 626.84, subdivision 1.",
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    },
    "citation": "626.84",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors